It’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and the theme of the week is “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.” National Weather Service Meteorologist Michelle Margraf says trees are the worst place to go for protection from lightning, because they are likely to get struck themselves. She says it’s important to be aware because lightning can even strike in areas where it’s not raining yet. A total of 13 people have been killed by lightning in the US so far this year.

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Four members of Twin Valley Council Boy Scout Troop 25. Brian Longtin, age 13; Glenn Howell, age 16; Jeremy Holm, age 16; and Bennett Carlson, age 12, received this months Hometown Hero Award. The youths …